A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7387826 Details
Epoch: 345 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 63916444 epoch_slot_no: 239644 block_no: 7387649 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 87620 time: 2022-06-17 16:18:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e5cf013a47466fb32d4dff07a9ea1d35e4f902bd79cdb250dad5e1e6b99497aBlock Operator
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